India, Oct. 22 -- Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won India's first archery gold at the ongoing Asian Para Games, defeating Indonesia in the compound mixed team final on Thursday. Swati Chaudhary added a historic silver in the women's individual W1 event, giving India its first medal in the category.

The reigning world champions in their respective individual categories, Sheetal and Toman defeated Indonesia's Teodora Audi Ayudia Ferelly and Ken Swagumilang 151-148. The Indian pair had entered the competition as top seeds after setting a world record in qualification.

India took a 38-37 lead in the opening end and extended it to 77-73 at the halfway stage. Indonesia gained a point in the third end, but the Indian pair held on to their three...